Community Involvement

Donaldson Company and our employees are committed to making a difference and strengthening the communities of which we are a part. We are extremely proud of the generations of employees who have established an expansive history of philanthropy, generously giving their time, energy and aid to various local and regional organizations and projects.

The Donaldson Foundation’s mission is to positively impact the communities in which Donaldson Company employees live and work by supporting education. The Donaldson Foundation distributes grants and matching gifts totaling over $1.2 million each year to non-profit organizations.

Strengthening our Communities

Funding is available in the Twin Cities and the following U.S. locations where the Company has a significant manufacturing or distribution presence:

Auburn, Alabama

Frankfort, Indiana

Waterloo, Iowa

Ivyland, Pennsylvania

Stockton, California

Monticello, Indiana

Nicholasville, Kentucky

Greeneville, Tennessee

Valencia, California

Rensselaer, Indiana

Chesterfield, Missouri

Baldwin, Wisconsin

Dixon, Illinois

Cresco, Iowa

Chillicothe, Missouri

Stevens Point, Wisconsin

The Donaldson Foundation invites only those grant applications that are educational focused. Grant recipients must qualify for tax exemption by the IRS. The completion of the Minnesota Standard Grant Application is preferred and proof of tax exemption 501(c)3 status is required. Each request will be evaluated against the criteria outlined below.

Grant Criteria

Educational focus

Degree of need for those benefited

Impact

Sustainability

Connection to our communities

Grant applications that focus on impactful programs are preferred over funding requests for general operating expenses. Grant awards range from $5,000 to $50,000.

Funding Cycle

The Donaldson Foundation has two funding cycles. The first runs from August through January. Decisions for the first funding cycle are made in December with a payout in January. The second funding cycle runs from January through June with a payout in July. New proposals are accepted during the first three months of a funding cycle. Proposals received after the third month are included in the subsequent funding cycle.

Cycle I

Cycle II

Proposal Submission Period

August 1 - October 31

January 1 - March 31

Proposal Review Period

October 1 - December 31

March 1 - June 30

Funding to Organizations

In the fall of 1981, Donaldson Company established a scholarship program for dependent children of U.S. employees. Scholarships are awarded without reference to race, creed, color, age, gender, religion, disability, or national origin. The amount of the award can range from $2,000 to $3,000 for each year of full-time study and may be renewed for up to three additional years.

The program is administered by Scholarship Management Services, a division of Scholarship America, which establishes the award criteria and has sole authority for selecting award recipients. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic record, potential to succeed, leadership and participation in school and community activities.